Born in Shadwell, Virginia on April 13, 1743, very few people have given as much as Jefferson to the unique history and heritage of America.

Jefferson was a man of unusual intelligence, ability, and accomplishment. In fact, as President John F. Kennedy once welcomed forty-nine Nobel laureates to the White House, he said, "I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered at the White House, with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone."

In the video below, historian David McCullough reflects on the life and legacy of Jefferson. Such important achievements rarely, if ever, come without corresponding sacrifice. As we pause to remember the life and work of Thomas Jefferson, may we reflect on the sacrifices we can make to preserve the legacy of liberty he helped create.